I Got One!

I got my first snarky response from an agent:

Hi Jana,

I just glanced at this since I am closed to queries, but you should know that it is a big faux pas to query incomplete work. It must be finished (and revised!) before you query. Many agents request quickly and you're expected to send it within a day or three. 

M

I sent her an email back explaining my situation:

 

M,

Hi.  I know some agencies require the manuscript to be completed, but I've had several agencies request my work knowing that it is incomplete.  I would never submit an unfinished work to a publisher, but I am looking for an agent that wants to be part of the writing process and help me develop my story.  I apologize for inconveniencing you.

-JGP

 

 

I realize that a lot of agencies won't request anything from me because my work isn't complete, but I'm looking for assistance.  A small little agency that wants to develop me. I realize that may be a tall order, but I think that person is out there, and in the mean time, I will continue to work on my stories and characters. 

 

Besides, I've never been known to do things conventionally anyway. ;)

 

-JGP